Now that you're up to speed, check out our recap of every short film competing for Oscar glory -- as well as are picks for the night's winners.

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Short Thoughts on the Short Films

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"Dimanche (Sunday)" - Best Animated Short

A delicate little story about a bored little boy looking for adventure, while stuck at a stuffy family party full of weird, gray, squawking relatives; the simple line-drawings and feelings of alienation recall Roald Dahl's best offbeat humor.